Simon & Schuster

I love the idea of taking something mundane, like socks, and making them fun. That’s why I fell in love with the My Dogs Are Barking Socks from Teddy the Dog. That sentiment sure does describe one aspect of the first days of school—aching feet! I have FOUR pairs of these super-cute socks to give…

I got so wrapped up in Teacher Appreciation Week last week that I blew right past Mother’s Day. Oh no! The good news is, the books I am giving away are so cute you’ll totally forgive me. This week’s prizes are: Superhero Mom (Nosy Crow), a fun story about a mom’s daily superhero feats. You’ll…

This week I’ve gathered up a pile of great books about families. And you could win the whole stack! Here’s what I have: If I Didn’t Have You (Simon & Schuster) The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team (Kids Can Press) Daddies Do (Sterling) The Strongest Mom (Albert Whitman) Bunny’s Staycation (Scholastic) The Best Mother (Abrams)…

Bacon and eggs, chips and salsa, cookies and milk: Some things are great on their own and absolutely amazing once they’re combined. That’s the case with this new book, which combines Nikki Giovanni’s thoughtful poetry with Ashley Bryan’s vibrant art for a collection that’s sure to become a classroom favorite. You can win a copy!…

From ancients to contemporaries, this book is packed with remarkable stories of brave, creative, talented, and smart women who are sure to inspire. Who inspires you? Submit a comment to this blog by Wednesday, March 14, to let us know. One lucky teacher will be randomly selected to win this book—right in time to…

Super Manny fights zombie bears and evil cloud monsters. But what happens when a real, live bully turns his wrath on Small One? This story provides plenty to talk about with your students. They’ll find they all have a little bit of Super Manny inside! What would your superhero name be? Submit a comment to…

I tend to be skeptical of books with the word “underwear” in the title. However, hold on to your skivvies: Creepy Pair of Underwear! is a winner, hands down! Don’t miss the other spooky book in the series, Creepy Carrots! Though I hate to part with it, you can win my copy of Creepy Pair…

What’s exciting? The prizes you could win to help you in your classroom—classroom cash, scissors, books, glue, and more. What’s scary? The fact that if you don’t enter by the end of this month, you’ll miss out! Post a comment to this blog no later than 11:59 pm EDT on October 1, 2016, to tell…

I swear, I felt like I could melt when I stepped outside today. Dashing from my air-conditioned workplace to my baking car, I ticked off in my head learning resources that are as hot as the parking lot blacktop on a July day. Let me tell you, these goodies sizzle enough to be cool! ********************************…

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DIANE BADDEN

Diane Badden is a former Mailbox classroom teacher. In her current role as Editor at Large, she shares her insights, knowledge, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. She’s also the go-to-gal for chocolate!

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Kimberly Brugger is a former early childhood teacher and managing editor of The Mailbox® Preschool magazine. As such, she can often be found in her office humming “The Farmer in the Dell” while slinging fingerpaint with crazy enthusiasm.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: KAREN BRUDNAK

Karen is the Managing Editor of Learning Magazine. One of the best parts of her job is getting to play with the many wonderful products available for teachers. She regularly remarks, "Gosh, I wish this had been available when I was in elementary school!" Karen has been with Learning Magazine for more than 15 years.